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ALLOUEZ — Jamie Schuh of St. Nicholas Parish, Freedom, won national honors in the 2010 Catholic Daughters of the Americas' education contest. Schuh was awarded second place in essay and third place in art. She had previously placed first in both categories at the state level. The contest, which this year featured the themes "The Joys of God Surround Us" and "The Joys Life Brings Through Others," enables students and community members to compete in art, essay, poetry, computer art, photography and music.
"I've taken a couple classes in basic design and writing has always come naturally to me," said Schuh, a freshman at Concordia University in Mequon. "It's really nice to be a part of this. It gives you an opportunity to showcase your talents."
Schuh, who received cash prizes for placing nationally, will compete in cross-country and softball in college and is studying to become an athletic trainer.
Jamie Schuh, a member of St. Nicholas Parish in Freedom, holds the painting that was awarded third place by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas during their 53rd biennial national convention. (Rick Evans | For The Compass)
"We were excited to represent Wisconsin and the Green Bay Diocese at this convention," said Hammen. "This is the fifth convention I've attended and each one is wonderful in a different way. One of the great things about our national conventions is that they provide us with the opportunity to meet our fellow Catholic Daughters from across the country."
Local Catholic Daughters' meetings are held monthly and feature business matters, prayer, charitable endeavors and an opportunity to spend quality time with other Catholic women. Some charities supported include The Smile Train, Habitat for Humanity, Harbor House, LEAVEN, Morality in Media, emergency shelters and food pantries.
The Catholic Daughters address concerns of the church and society and issues that affect the well-being of women and children through their Circle of Love program. The legislative program supports members in learning about laws that may influence their faith and contacting state representatives. The Catholic Daughters provide Operation Morning Star, a legislative newsletter, to all members.
Girls and young women, ages 8-18, may join the Junior Catholic Daughters of the Americas. For more information, contact Peggy O'Brien, executive director, at (212) 877-3041, e-mail:
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or visit www.catholicdaughters.org.
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